Lai Van Sam maintains modest lifestyle in Hanoi home

Renowned Vietnamese television presenter Lai Van Sam maintains a modest lifestyle in Hanoi. Despite a prolific 30-year career hosting popular programs such as ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’, he resides in a simple three-story house measuring approximately 40 square meters.

In a 2024 conversation with presenter Khanh Vy, Lai Van Sam reflected on his early family life after returning from Russia. For 11 years, his family lived with his in-laws in a space of less than 16 square meters, which required a mezzanine to provide privacy for his son. He eventually purchased his current home, describing it as ‘a simple house, very Vietnamese’ due to its cozy and unpretentious atmosphere.